Leeds Oliver Awards 2023: Best pictures from glittering ceremony celebrating food and drink at Headingley Stadium

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Published 21st Mar 2023, 16:34 BST

Updated 21st Mar 2023, 18:09 BST

There are hospitality businesses with cause for celebration following last night’s Oliver Awards ceremony.

The Oliver Awards were launched in 2008 and aim to showcase talent from Leeds’ diverse and vibrant hospitality sector. This year marked the 14th edition of the awards and winners were announced last night (March 20).

Awards were dished out at a glitzy ceremony at Headingley Stadium, before guests enjoyed an afterparty at Green Room in the city centre. The full list of winners can be viewed on the Yorkshire Evening Post website.

Enjoy our gallery of photographs taken at the ceremony by Gerard Binks.

The winner in the Best Pub or Brewery category was Whitelock’s Ale House.

. Best Pub or Brewery

The winner in the Best Pub or Brewery category was Whitelock’s Ale House. Photo: Gerard Binks

Chaophraya scooped the Best World Restaurant award.

. Best World Restaurant

Chaophraya scooped the Best World Restaurant award. Photo: Gerard Binks

Dijon Boys won the highly-competitive Newcomer of the Year award, sponsored by Eat Leeds.

. Newcomer of the Year

Dijon Boys won the highly-competitive Newcomer of the Year award, sponsored by Eat Leeds. Photo: Gerard Binks

Sabroso Street won the Best Takeaway category, judged by Rate My Takeaway host and social media star Danny Malin.

. Best Takeaway

Sabroso Street won the Best Takeaway category, judged by Rate My Takeaway host and social media star Danny Malin. Photo: Gerard Binks

Dakota Grill scooped Best Hotel Restaurant, a new category for 2023 - sponsored by the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association.

. Best Hotel Restaurant

Dakota Grill scooped Best Hotel Restaurant, a new category for 2023 - sponsored by the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association. Photo: Gerard Binks

Farrands bar was victorious in the Best Customer Service category.

. Best Customer Service

Farrands bar was victorious in the Best Customer Service category. Photo: Gerard Binks

Bundobust was crowned the Best Dog Friendly Venue.

. Best Dog Friendly Venue

Bundobust was crowned the Best Dog Friendly Venue. Photo: Gerard Binks

The ceremony was hosted by Rich Williams.

. Hosting duties

The ceremony was hosted by Rich Williams. Photo: Gerard Binks

The winner in the Best Pub or Brewery category was Whitelock’s Ale House.

1. Best Pub or Brewery

The winner in the Best Pub or Brewery category was Whitelock’s Ale House. Photo: Gerard Binks

Chaophraya scooped the Best World Restaurant award.

2. Best World Restaurant

Chaophraya scooped the Best World Restaurant award. Photo: Gerard Binks

Dijon Boys won the highly-competitive Newcomer of the Year award, sponsored by Eat Leeds.

3. Newcomer of the Year

Dijon Boys won the highly-competitive Newcomer of the Year award, sponsored by Eat Leeds. Photo: Gerard Binks

Sabroso Street won the Best Takeaway category, judged by Rate My Takeaway host and social media star Danny Malin.

4. Best Takeaway

Sabroso Street won the Best Takeaway category, judged by Rate My Takeaway host and social media star Danny Malin. Photo: Gerard Binks

Dakota Grill scooped Best Hotel Restaurant, a new category for 2023 - sponsored by the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association.

5. Best Hotel Restaurant

Dakota Grill scooped Best Hotel Restaurant, a new category for 2023 - sponsored by the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association. Photo: Gerard Binks

Farrands bar was victorious in the Best Customer Service category.

6. Best Customer Service

Farrands bar was victorious in the Best Customer Service category. Photo: Gerard Binks

Headingley Stadium Leeds Yorkshire Evening Post